Job Description

We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include:  

• Best Companies Top 50 Best Mid-sized Companies to work for 2023.
• Winner Building Awards: Architectural Practice of the Year 2022 & 2023
• Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award.
• Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022.
• Winner AJ100 Awards Employer of the Year Award 2021.

We are looking for a Masterplanner to join our friendly, dynamic Masterplanning and Urban Design Team. You will work alongside our Head of Masterplanning and in-house team to manage and deliver project outputs, and assist with achieving our ambitions to grow this business specialism, while supporting the multidisciplinary designers across our studios in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

The individual should have a background degree in either Architecture, Landscape or Masterplanning, and hold a Master’s in Urban Design or equivalent qualification. We would expect 5 years post-qualification experience to align with our ambitions for a self-motivated, well organised individual to form a key role in this national team.

Examples of achieving design excellence and/or pioneering research-based work would be an advantage, along with experience of working for UK Housebuilders, and/or institutional developers. You will have working knowledge of the UK’s planning system and application process, along with having maintained good client relations.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills/ experience:

• Experience working in a UK masterplanning/architecture/landscape architectural/built environment design practice.
• Ability to lead current and future projects with in-house and external teams.
• Technical capability and understanding of UK legislation and guidance in relation to submission of outline applications.
• Self-motivated with a passion for design, the quality of the environment and client satisfaction.
• Great communication skills, verbal, written and presentation – and experience of creating community and stakeholder engagement content.
• A sound understanding of urban design principles.
• Relevant post-graduate and professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of Revit, Adobe suite of apps, and excel are important.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop, monitor, and measure project performance against our Strategic Objectives and Sustainability Roadmap.
• Working with the Heads of Masterplanning, Residential and Regeneration leads to develop our design visions and innovation within the masterplanning environment and continue to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Assist with maintaining team resources and project efficiencies.
• Assist collaboratively with all project teams where required.
• Work to identify new methods and outputs to support our Strategic Objectives.
• Be part of the business strategic plan to make HLM’s business operations zero carbon by 2030.

We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, along with a friendly studio environment, an award-winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. We are also an Employee Owned Trust, which means our employees have a sense of ownership, a say in our direction and are rewarded for the part they play in our future success.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities, creating an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode please contact our HR team for assistance.

If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work.

Those shortlisted will be contacted.

HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.